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Massive thymolipoma involving both chest cavities

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Thymolipoma is a rare tumor composed of both adipose and mature thymic elements which may grow to very large sizes before becoming symptomatic. Since thymolipomas are benign tumors and do not invade adjacent structures, a plane of dissection can readily be developed during surgical resection. We report a large tumor involving both thoracic cavities which was successfully excised from a left thoracotomy incision with preservation of adjacent nerves and blood vessels.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine, and Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA

    Hilton Hudson, Daniel M. Cohen, Randolph Cribbs & J. Terrance Davis

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Hudson, H., Cohen, D.M., Cribbs, R. et al. Massive thymolipoma involving both chest cavities. Pediatr Surg Int 10, 546–548 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00566494

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